Stockport County

Leicester

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Stockport County v Leicester Stats

Data last updated: Sun 13 Sep 2026, 15:52 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Stockport County host Leicester in a League One clash marked by contrasting early-season fortunes. Stockport sit third with three wins from five, boasting a potent attack that has scored 13 goals, including emphatic victories over Wycombe and Wigan. Leicester, positioned 18th, have struggled offensively with just four goals and a recent heavy 4-0 defeat exposing defensive frailties. Stockport's multi-pronged attack led by Kyle Wootton and supported by Jack Diamond and Harry Wood contrasts with Leicester's inconsistent scoring. This fixture tests Stockport's ability to sustain momentum against a Leicester side seeking to rebound under Russell Martin's management.

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Stockport County to Win & Both Teams to Score

Stockport have scored 13 goals in five matches, showing strong offensive form.
Leicester have scored only four goals and conceded heavily in recent games.
Stockport's attack features multiple scorers, reducing reliance on a single player.
Leicester have conceded in three of five matches, suggesting defensive vulnerability.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model rates Stockport County to Win & Both Teams to Score highly due to Stockport's superior attacking output averaging 2.6 goals per game and Leicester's tendency to concede, having allowed goals in three of five matches. The combined market aligns with Stockport's multiple-goal games and Leicester's ability to score in three of five matches, creating a plausible scenario for both teams to find the net. The 3.1 offer a positive of 12.2%, reflecting a strong football read supported by recent form and tactical patterns. No data limitations affect in this pick.

Stockport scoring rate2.6 goals per game

Strong positive

Leicester goals concededConceded in 3 of 5 matches

Positive

Both teams scoring frequencyStockport 60%, Leicester 40% BTTS rate

Positive

Value edge12.2% positive

Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Stockport's dynamic and multi-faceted attack combined with Leicester's defensive vulnerabilities make a home win with both teams scoring a compelling outcome. Stockport's ability to produce high-scoring games contrasts with Leicester's struggles to maintain defensive solidity, supporting the combined market selection.

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BT4Y analyst view · Tactical and form-based match analysis

“Stockport's attacking depth and Leicester's defensive lapses set the stage for an open game where both sides are likely to score, but Stockport's firepower should ultimately secure the win.”

Key Data Signals

Stockport County to Win & Both Teams to Score evidence

Stockport have scored 13 goals in five matches, showing strong offensive form.

Leicester have scored only four goals and conceded heavily in recent games.

Stockport's attack features multiple scorers, reducing reliance on a single player.

Leicester have conceded in three of five matches, suggesting defensive vulnerability.

What To Watch In The Data

Stockport County to Win & Both Teams to Score notes

Recent matches show Stockport have an 80% over 2.5 goals rate, with multiple games featuring three or more goals.
Leicester's over 2.5 rate is lower at 40%, but their defensive lapses suggest potential for a high-scoring encounter.
The trend panel indicates a tempo favoring open play and goal opportunities, supporting the likelihood of multiple goals in this fixture.

Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Stockport County2.6

Avg goals scored

Leicester0.8

Stockport County1.2

Avg goals conceded

Leicester1.4

Stockport County60%

BTTS rate

Leicester40%

Stockport County80%

Over 2.5 goals

Leicester40%

Best odds for this sectionUnder 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 55% vs implied 44% · edge +11 pts

2.3

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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 63%

1.62

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BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 41%

2.2

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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 68%

1.17

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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 50%

1.6

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Over 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 32%

2.5

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Stockport's 13 goals in five matches, including multiple high-scoring wins, demonstrate a potent offense capable of breaking down defenses. Leicester have scored in three of five games but also conceded in three, supporting the likelihood of both teams scoring. The goal profiles suggest an open game with a strong chance of multiple goals from both sides.

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Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickStockport County to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 70% vs implied 55% · edge +15 pts

1.83

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Stockport County Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 78%

1.5

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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 63%

1.62

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Over 8.5 CornersBetfred guide price · model 75%

1.25

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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 50%

1.6

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The 3.1 for Stockport County to Win & Both Teams to Score reflect a positive value opportunity, with the model's 44.5% chance notably higher than the implied 32.3%. This pricing suggests the market underestimates Stockport's attacking prowess and Leicester's defensive frailties, making the selection an attractive bet without major price warnings.

Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Stockport County7.2

Avg corners for

Leicester6.8

Stockport County11.2

Avg total corners

Leicester11.6

Stockport County0.8

Avg yellow cards

Leicester1.8

Stockport County16

Avg shots

Leicester16

Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · Model 69% vs implied 69% · edge -0.5 pts

1.44

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Over 8.5 CornersBetfred guide price · model 75%

1.25

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Over 10.5 CornersBetMGM guide price

1.73

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Both teams average similar shot volumes (16 per game), with Stockport edging slightly higher shots on target (6 vs 4.4). Corner counts are close, indicating balanced territorial exchanges. Leicester's higher yellow card average (1.8 vs 0.8) suggests a more aggressive defensive approach, potentially leading to set-piece opportunities and interruptions that could influence game flow and scoring chances.

Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Stockport County

WLWLW

Last 53W 0D 2L

Last 5 record

Last 103W 0D 2L

05 Sep 2026A Wigan4-0

02 Sep 2026A Luton0-2

29 Aug 2026H Wycombe5-1

22 Aug 2026H Blackpool1-2

15 Aug 2026A Plymouth3-1

Leicester

LWDLD

Last 51W 2D 2L

Last 5 record

Last 101W 2D 2L

05 Sep 2026H Oxford United0-4

01 Sep 2026H Plymouth2-0

29 Aug 2026A Milton Keynes Dons0-0

22 Aug 2026H Burton Albion1-2

15 Aug 2026A Notts County1-1

Market aligned with main pickStockport County to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 70% vs implied 55% · edge +15 pts

1.83

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Stockport County Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 78%

1.5

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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 86%

1.25

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Stockport's recent form is strong, with nine points from five matches and an 80% rate of games exceeding 2.5 goals. Leicester have accumulated five points and scored less frequently, with a 40% over 2.5 goals rate. Stockport's ability to score consistently contrasts with Leicester's defensive struggles, reinforcing the combined pick's validity based on momentum and scoring trends.

Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0Stockport County wins

1Draws

0Leicester wins

23 Aug 2022Stockport County v Leicester0-0

Market aligned with main pickStockport County to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 70% vs implied 55% · edge +15 pts

1.83

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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 63%

1.62

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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 50%

1.6

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The single recent meeting between Stockport and Leicester offers limited historical insight, with no goals recorded in that match. Therefore, head-to-head data provides minimal predictive value, and current form and tactical context carry greater weight for this fixture.

Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

League One

Stockport County6

Played

Leicester6

Stockport County2.7

Avg goals for

Leicester1.3

Stockport County1.7

Avg goals against

Leicester1.7

Stockport County1

Clean sheets

Leicester2

Market aligned with main pickStockport County to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 70% vs implied 55% · edge +15 pts

1.83

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Stockport County Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 78%

1.5

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Stockport's season stats highlight a high-scoring offense averaging 2.6 goals per game and a moderate defense conceding 1.2 goals. Leicester's offense is subdued at 0.8 goals per game, with a slightly weaker defense conceding 1.4 goals. This disparity supports the expectation of Stockport winning while both teams find the net, reflecting their contrasting season profiles.

League standings snapshot

Current table context.

Pos	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GD
8	Stockport County	9	6	3	0	3	6
13	Leicester	8	6	2	2	2	-2

Stockport's third-place standing with nine points contrasts with Leicester's 18th position and five points, indicating a clear performance gap. While standings alone don't dictate outcomes, Stockport's higher table position aligns with their superior form and goal-scoring record, adding context to the expected home advantage and attacking control.

Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

80%Stockport County Over 2.5

40%Leicester Over 2.5

0H2H avg goals

Recent matches show Stockport have an 80% over 2.5 goals rate, with multiple games featuring three or more goals. Leicester's over 2.5 rate is lower at 40%, but their defensive lapses suggest potential for a high-scoring encounter. The trend panel indicates a tempo favoring open play and goal opportunities, supporting the likelihood of multiple goals in this fixture.

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